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sheldonsmith · 28 September 2015, 06:27 AM

Hi All,

I hired Atlal Boudir in Paris to refresh Minus4Plus6.com. After going back and forth over the summer months, the site is now refreshed and viewable on mobile devices, and will now rank higher in Google rankings.

The logo has been redesigned as well.

Minus4Plus6 was initially a web 1.0 site that was getting tired, and I did not want to address the learning curve associated with .php. Atlal did a great job with the colors and the refresh.

Feel free to point out any errors, bad links etc... I believe I found them all, but after building Minus4Plus6 for the last 12-15 years, there were more pages and imbedded links than we all thought.

Cheers,

Sheldon

belligero · 28 September 2015, 07:01 AM

Nice! The site looks great, and there aren't any snags navigating it so far.

It's an excellent resource; thanks for all the work that's gone into it.

FTX I · 28 September 2015, 07:07 AM

ILuvSubs · 28 September 2015, 07:14 AM

Looks good! I've used minus4plus6 many times and learned a lot from it. Thanks for your efforts.

Annan · 28 September 2015, 07:20 AM

Good work, Sheldon. I really like your site. Thanks.

brandrea · 28 September 2015, 07:23 AM

Glidelock · 28 September 2015, 07:29 AM

Looking good. Congrats on the update of what was already a very useful website to us all!

U5512 · 28 September 2015, 07:55 AM

Thanks Sheldon!

Psmith · 28 September 2015, 07:58 AM

Site looks great Sheldon

cop414 · 28 September 2015, 08:01 AM

Thanks Sheldon, love your site! Shirts with the logo on maybe sometime?

Speed · 28 September 2015, 09:36 AM

Hey Sheldon.

I've loved / read your site for years as well. You helped educate / nudge me toward getting my first GMT.

On second, thought, you've cost me a lot of money! ;-)

Hoping to meet up someday. Perhaps Fourtaine will have another event in the future.

PS
I would totally buy a T-shirt!

Andad · 28 September 2015, 06:02 PM

Well done S.

Nice logo.

SJL · 28 September 2015, 08:26 PM

Great site Sheldon and one I look at regularly.

I did notice an error on the loading screen when I went there today to see the update.

On the tab where it is opening it says Minux - not a biggie I know but just thought it prudent to mention it.

sheldonsmith · 28 September 2015, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJL

Great site Sheldon and one I look at regularly.

I did notice an error on the loading screen when I went there today to see the update.

On the tab where it is opening it says Minux - not a biggie I know but just thought it prudent to mention it.

Cool thanks! Great catch. Yes, three files make up each page, and one error in the wrong file waterfalls onto each and every page. Bootstrap and .php is a little more complicated that the original HTML 1.0 pages...

Best,

Sheldon

sheldonsmith · 29 September 2015, 01:56 AM

Thanks for the compliments on the logo. I hadn't thought t-shirts, but now maybe (hmmmm.)

I did have my SD4000 caseback laser engraved by LaserMarks (http://www.laser-marks.com).

I'll be sharing more of this experience later, but thought you'd want to see the first logo-ed item.

-Sheldon

SJL · 29 September 2015, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheldonsmith

Cool thanks! Great catch. Yes, three files make up each page, and one error in the wrong file waterfalls onto each and every page. Bootstrap and .php is a little more complicated that the original HTML 1.0 pages...

Best,

Sheldon

No problem although I have no idea what bootstrap and php are

cop414 · 29 September 2015, 05:50 AM

Sheldon that caseback looks fantastic! Great job!

Frogman4me · 29 September 2015, 06:30 AM

Looks great! Congrats on a wonderful site. Cheers

RichM · 29 September 2015, 08:02 AM

Very nice and informative. Thank you Sir.

Hairdude1 · 29 September 2015, 09:40 AM

Thanks for the info! Will check it out

ncstate1201 · 29 September 2015, 12:26 PM

Cool logo looks good on the sd...also like the site thanks

SpaceWanderer · 29 September 2015, 12:51 PM

Sheldon,

Your site is and always has been an excellent resource. It will take me a bit to get used to the new format, as to be honest I really liked navigating the old one as it was very straightforward. Regardless, I will continue to visit regularly and thank you for all the hard work.

Soulspawn · 29 September 2015, 05:49 PM

Big fan of your site, Sheldon.

That engraved case back looks fantastic. The new logo is a winner.

Cheers, Wen

Old Expat Beast · 29 September 2015, 06:41 PM

I liked the old one. The green was easy on the eye.

sheldonsmith · 29 September 2015, 09:58 PM

Yes, change is hard but I had to make the switch in order for Google to index it correctly. Google now filters on mobile friendly and responsive design. I did hold my ground on the logo and appears that it resonates. The trick was to embody watches with an allusion to Rolex without stepping on any trademarks.

Thanks all!

sheldonsmith · 30 December 2015, 03:21 AM

I made a few more updates and tweaks over the holidays... See if you notice.

Etschell · 30 December 2015, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheldonsmith

I made a few more updates and tweaks over the holidays... See if you notice.

it is now up to cosc specs

WRwatchATL · 30 December 2015, 07:41 PM

The page looks great!

28 September 2015, 06:27 AM	#1
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,810	Minus4Plus6.com is Updated!!! Now mobile friendly Hi All, I hired Atlal Boudir in Paris to refresh Minus4Plus6.com. After going back and forth over the summer months, the site is now refreshed and viewable on mobile devices, and will now rank higher in Google rankings. The logo has been redesigned as well. Minus4Plus6 was initially a web 1.0 site that was getting tired, and I did not want to address the learning curve associated with .php. Atlal did a great job with the colors and the refresh. Feel free to point out any errors, bad links etc... I believe I found them all, but after building Minus4Plus6 for the last 12-15 years, there were more pages and imbedded links than we all thought. Cheers, Sheldon __________________

28 September 2015, 07:20 AM	#5
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,177	Good work, Sheldon. I really like your site. Thanks. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

28 September 2015, 07:58 AM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Site looks great Sheldon __________________

28 September 2015, 08:01 AM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,822	Thanks Sheldon, love your site! Shirts with the logo on maybe sometime? __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

28 September 2015, 06:02 PM	#12
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,786	Well done S. Nice logo. __________________ E

28 September 2015, 07:01 AM	#2
belligero Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: EUR Posts: 487	Nice! The site looks great, and there aren't any snags navigating it so far. It's an excellent resource; thanks for all the work that's gone into it.

28 September 2015, 07:07 AM	#3
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28 September 2015, 07:14 AM	#4
ILuvSubs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,005	Looks good! I've used minus4plus6 many times and learned a lot from it. Thanks for your efforts.

28 September 2015, 07:23 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,528

28 September 2015, 07:29 AM	#7
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,941	Looking good. Congrats on the update of what was already a very useful website to us all!

28 September 2015, 09:36 AM	#11
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Hey Sheldon. I've loved / read your site for years as well. You helped educate / nudge me toward getting my first GMT. On second, thought, you've cost me a lot of money! ;-) Hoping to meet up someday. Perhaps Fourtaine will have another event in the future. PS I would totally buy a T-shirt!

29 September 2015, 01:56 AM	#15
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,810	I hadn't thought of a t-shirt, but I did this to my SD4000 Thanks for the compliments on the logo. I hadn't thought t-shirts, but now maybe (hmmmm.) I did have my SD4000 caseback laser engraved by LaserMarks (http://www.laser-marks.com). I'll be sharing more of this experience later, but thought you'd want to see the first logo-ed item. -Sheldon __________________

29 September 2015, 05:50 AM	#17
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,822	Sheldon that caseback looks fantastic! Great job! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

29 September 2015, 06:30 AM	#18
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Looks great! Congrats on a wonderful site. Cheers

29 September 2015, 08:02 AM	#19
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,150	Very nice and informative. Thank you Sir. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

29 September 2015, 09:40 AM	#20
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Thanks for the info! Will check it out __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

29 September 2015, 12:26 PM	#21
ncstate1201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC/USA Posts: 295	Cool logo looks good on the sd...also like the site thanks

29 September 2015, 12:51 PM	#22
SpaceWanderer Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 172	Sheldon, Your site is and always has been an excellent resource. It will take me a bit to get used to the new format, as to be honest I really liked navigating the old one as it was very straightforward. Regardless, I will continue to visit regularly and thank you for all the hard work.

29 September 2015, 05:49 PM	#23
Soulspawn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Wen Location: Western Australia Posts: 117	Big fan of your site, Sheldon. That engraved case back looks fantastic. The new logo is a winner. Cheers, Wen __________________ Cheers, Wen

29 September 2015, 06:41 PM	#24
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,340	I liked the old one. The green was easy on the eye.

29 September 2015, 09:58 PM	#25
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,810	Yes, change is hard but I had to make the switch in order for Google to index it correctly. Google now filters on mobile friendly and responsive design. I did hold my ground on the logo and appears that it resonates. The trick was to embody watches with an allusion to Rolex without stepping on any trademarks. Thanks all! __________________

30 December 2015, 03:21 AM	#26
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,810	I made a few more updates and tweaks over the holidays... See if you notice. __________________

30 December 2015, 07:41 PM	#28
WRwatchATL "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Will R. Location: Germany Watch: Neighborhood Posts: 91	The page looks great!

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